JD-U submits letter of support to Governor
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, March 13 2022: Janata Dal (United) has extended support to BJP in the formation of the new government in the state following the 12th Manipur legislative assembly election conducted recently in which BJP got absolute majority.

In a letter of support submitted to the Governor, JD (U) Manipur president Hangkhanpau Taithui said that the decision to support the BJP government has been taken as the party is an alliance partner of the BJP in the NDA government at the centre.

Moreover, the support is in consideration of the larger interest of the people and development of the state through the BJP government, the president added.

The party's national office had also extended support to the BJP ahead of government formation.

The BJP, which won 32 out of 60 assembly seats in Manipur, is all set to form the new government.

"In the interest of the people of Manipur, the JD-U has decided to give support to the BJP in the formation of the government," newly elected JD-U MLAs stated in a letter.

The JD-U MLAs added: "...

would like to appeal to the BJP to honour the mandate reposedin the party and fulfil the hopes and aspiration of the people".

The Naga People's Front (NPF), which won five seats in the recently concluded Manipur Assembly elections, has also extended its support to the BJP.

Two Independents, including one of the richest candidates Nishikant Sapam, have also announced their support to the BJP.

Meanwhile, the long-time ally of the BJP in Manipur, the National People's Party (NPP) has been ousted from the coalition.

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